City Council President Darrell L. Clarke (5th District) on Monday announced at a press conference held Monday, February 8, 2016 an unprecedented private-public sustainable energy initiative that would save taxpayers millions of dollars and create more than 10,000 jobs.

The Philadelphia Energy Campaign will leverage $1 billion in public and private investment in energy efficiency and clean energy projects over 10 years in neighborhoods across the City. The result will be greater energy efficiency in facilities including: all City buildings, including police and fire stations and public libraries; all School District of Philadelphia buildings; 25,000 low-income residences, particularly among aging housing stock and Philadelphia Housing Authority homes; and 2,500 small businesses, with a particular focus on neighborhood corner stores and restaurants.

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